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The following information will assist you with the installation of Alpine Linux.
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The following steps and documents might help you install and run Alpine Linux.
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= Three easy steps for Alpine Linux from CD =
= Quick-Start in 3 Easy Steps =
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[{{#latestalp:alpine|url}} Download] the latest ISO image file containing Alpine Linux
[{{#latestalp:alpine|url}} Download] the latest stable-release ISO containing Alpine Linux.
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Burn the downloaded Alpine Linux ISO image file onto an empty CD using your ISO image burning software
Burn the ISO onto a blank CD with your favorite CD burning software.
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Put your Alpine Linux CD in a computer that can boot from CD. Login as root with no password. Voila! Enjoy Your Alpine Linux!
Boot from the CD, login as root with no password, and voila! Enjoy Alpine Linux!
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{{Tip|For RAM-based installs, please see [[Alpine local backup|Alpine Local Backup]]. Otherwise, continue reading with one of the documents below.}}
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= Installation Handbook =
= Installation Handbook =


* [[Installing Alpine on CD]]
* [[Installing Alpine on USB]]
* [[Installing Alpine on USB]]
* [[Installing Alpine on Compact Flash]]
* [[Installing Alpine on Compact Flash]]

Revision as of 01:55, 14 August 2010

The following information will assist you with the installation of Alpine Linux.


Quick-Start in 3 Easy Steps

1st

[{{#latestalp:alpine|url}} Download] the latest stable-release ISO containing Alpine Linux.


2nd

Burn the ISO onto a blank CD with your favorite CD burning software.


3rd

Boot from the CD, login as root with no password, and voila! Enjoy Alpine Linux!


Tip: For RAM-based installs, please see Alpine Local Backup. Otherwise, continue reading with one of the documents below.


Installation Handbook